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Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos atrosanguineus

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Chocolate Cosmos is part of the Cosmos genus and its scientific name is Cosmos atrosanguineus. The atrosanguineus part of this plant's botanical name means 'dark red'.

Cosmos atrosanguineus “Chocolate Cosmos” is a tender Mexican perennial with a scent of chocolate and vanilla. Produces brown-red blooms that resemble small single dahlias – great for summer highlights in borders.

It is a flower that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Chocolate Cosmos is known for its mound-forming habit and growing to a height of approximately 70.0 cm (2.27 feet). Expect blooming to occur in early summer.

Mexico is believed to be where Chocolate Cosmos originates from.

Typically, Chocolate Cosmos is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Chocolate Cosmos have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Chocolate Cosmos

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Remember to water Chocolate Cosmos moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chocolate Cosmos is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Chocolate Cosmos from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Chocolate Cosmos about 28 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Chocolate Cosmos

Companion plants for Chocolate Cosmos

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Chocolate Cosmos so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Chocolate Cosmos

These plants will not grow well with Chocolate Cosmos so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Chocolate Cosmos care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Chocolate Cosmos exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Chocolate Cosmos to grow? Easy 2/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Chocolate Cosmos exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Chocolate Cosmos grow into? Mound-Forming
Hardiness How frost hardy is Chocolate Cosmos? Tender Country of Origin Where did Chocolate Cosmos come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Chocolate Cosmos grow? 70.0 cm / 2.27 feet Mature Spread How wide does Chocolate Cosmos grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Chocolate Cosmos grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Chocolate Cosmos. -
Water Requirements How much water does Chocolate Cosmos require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Chocolate Cosmos need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Chocolate Cosmos in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Chocolate Cosmos need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Chocolate Cosmos be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chocolate Cosmos? Help build our wiki!
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Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chocolate Cosmos need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chocolate Cosmos in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
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Bloom Time When will Chocolate Cosmos bloom? Early Summer Harvest Time When is Chocolate Cosmos ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
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How long does Chocolate Cosmos take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chocolate Cosmos takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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When should I plant Chocolate Cosmos?

Our when to plant Chocolate Cosmos estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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